Smack!
At the critical moment, a powerful hand seized Obito Uchiha's wrist, holding him immobile.
Terrifying strength erupted, squeezing hard enough to make Obito Uchiha cry out in pain.
Before Obito could react, the newcomer landed a Flying Kick on him, sending him hurtling through the air before he slammed hard into the ground.
Shihōin Naraku, who had appeared out of nowhere, slowly lowered his leg and looked toward the figure lying in the distance.
The attack had seemed slow, but it had happened in an instant. Obito had had no time at all to use Intangibility to evade it.
"Who are you?!"
"Someone from Konoha? No, he's Shihōin Naraku!"
"The Phoenix-Shihōin Naraku!"
"Shihōin Naraku!!!"
"Why is Shihōin Naraku here?"
By now, Naraku's fame had long since spread throughout the Shinobi World. Even Kirigakure, isolated far out at sea, had heard of his exploits.
Photographs of Naraku circulated widely in secret. After all, if someone ran into him while out on a mission, recognizing him early might just save their life!
"Whoosh-"
A gentle breeze brushed past, stirring the slightly tousled strands over Naraku's forehead. His star-bright eyes shone, and a faint smile graced his face.
Was he really Shihōin Naraku?!
Looking at the handsome young man who had appeared before them all, everyone wore the same doubtful expression.
There was nothing imposing about him at all, only a gentle, refined air and a handsome face.
That did not quite match the astonishing strength in the rumors, which said he had single-handedly defeated Kumogakure and crushed Iwagakure.
Standing right beside him, Mei Terumi fixed her beautiful eyes on Shihōin Naraku. Looking at the man who had saved her, she screamed inwardly:
I've finally met the best man there is!!!
Naraku glanced thoughtfully at Mei Terumi. *Why was she staring at